My brother and I have recently acquired a house in Stanmore. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been ordered for conveyancing in Stanmore?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Stanmore. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller answers a form called a SPIF. answers turns out to be incorrect, you could possibly take legal action against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Stanmore.
We note that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Santander conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in Stanmore?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Santander conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Stanmore.
It has been five months since my purchase conveyancing in Stanmore took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How does conveyancing in Stanmore differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Stanmore approach us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because house builders in Stanmore tend to acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Stanmore or who has acted in the same development.
I am a sole trader wishing to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-sale-no costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Stanmore for below 2k?
We are happy to recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Stanmore, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to buy or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we can find you the right lawyer. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and terms of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or email us so that we can supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.
What advice can you give us when it comes to choosing a Stanmore conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Stanmore conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Stanmore conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:
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If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?
After years of dialogue we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Stanmore. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?
if there is a absentee freeholder or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to assess the price.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Stanmore property is 27B Hillside in February 2010. the resulting premium, all other aspects of the valuation having been agreed between the parties was set at £8,250 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 70.25 years.